Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:54): I rise today to speak on the impactful WILD, Women in Local Democracy, meet-the-candidates forum I attended recently, and it was a very well attended forum, I must say. It was inspiring to meet 13 female candidates from nine wards…
Lake Colac School students have access to bigger, better classrooms and state-of-the-art learning facilities to learn in, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited the school to officially open the $19.2 million school and to tour the new campus. The project modernised the existing heritage building on…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:59): In 1823 Dr George Birkbeck founded the first mechanics institute in Glasgow, Scotland. From the 1850s mechanics institutes quickly spread throughout Victoria wherever a hall, a library or a school was needed. They were the precursors of adult education and…
The Allan Labor Government is making sure schools across Victoria are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 12 government schools in Western Victori are among 332 government schools across 348 campuses…
Fans of Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club can now catch all the instant highlights and more on the big screen, thanks to a new LED scoreboard at Burdoo Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined Greater Geelong Mayor, Cr Trent Sullivan and club representatives to officially launch the new electronic scoreboard and…
The Allan Labor Government is ensuring students across Victoria will continue to have access to world-class facilities after maintenance works are carried out at our schools. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Colac Primary School will receive over $91,000 through the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) to rebuild three ramps at the…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (15/08/24 10:05): I rise today to acknowledge the success of Sheepvention, a remarkable two-day event in Hamilton that has become a cornerstone of our region’s agricultural calendar. Since its inception in 1979 this premier show has grown in significance each year, showcasing…
King’s Birthday Honours Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:43): I rise today to extend my congratulations to Mary-Ann Brown of Dunkeld, who has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the King’s Birthday honours. Mary-Ann’s tireless efforts and commitment to community, gender equality…
